Dr. James Onorato's medical specialty is hospital medicine (hospitalist) and adult nephrology. He is affiliated with Scott & White Healthcare. Dr. Onorato obtained his medical school training at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and performed his residency at Duke University Medical Center. He takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, as well as other insurance carriers. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Onorato include: American Heart Association, Wisconsin Affiliate Dave McClain Award for Cardiovascular Research; NIH Postdoctoral Research Award, Division of Nephrology, Duke University Medical Center, 1987-1988; and Noether Memorial Award for Excellence in Therapeutics.

Dr. Faris Hashim is a medical specialist in pediatric nephrology (kidney disease). Dr. Hashim is professionally affiliated with Scott & White Healthcare. He is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, as well as other insurance carriers. He obtained his medical school training at The University of Mustansiriyah College of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center. He has received professional recognition including the following: Customer service is key award (CSK), UFHealth Shands, Gainesville, FL; Awarded grant for poster presentation in NKF meeting, Orlando, FL; and Awarded fellow grant for RRI conference. Dr. Hashim speaks Arabic.

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What is Nephrology?

Nephrology is the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the kidneys. Nephrologists deal with illnesses that are caused by lowered kidney function, such as certain types of hypertension. They also treat illnesses that harm the kidneys, such as acute kidney disease. Other specific diseases and disorders that are treated by a nephrologist include:

Chronic kidney disease

Polycystic kidney disease

Acute renal failure

Blood or protein in the urine (hematuria or proteinuria)

Kidney stones

Nephritis, or inflammation of the kidneys

Pediatric nephrologists specialize in kidney diseases and disorders affecting infants and children. They may see children for inherited kidney diseases, recurring urinary tract infections, or high blood pressure, among other problems.

A nephrologist may use lab tests, ultrasound, and biopsies to diagnose the problem for their patients. They might prescribe treatments ranging from diet changes to dialysis to transplants. Most kidney problems are chronic, meaning that they last for a long time. Thus, nephrologists get to know their patients well and may treat them for many years.